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It’s been 60 years since the Voting Rights Act was signed. Will it make it to 61?
ANXIOUS ANNIVERSARY — The Voting Rights Act was signed into law 60 years ago this week. What the law will look like when it reaches its 61st anniversary next year is a big question.
The Voting Rights Act is 60. It’s on ‘life support,’ Northeastern expert says. What happens next?
A major case now before the U.S. Supreme Court has some fearing that this year's anniversary of the Voting Rights Act may be its last.
Things to know about the Voting Rights Act and the cases that could unravel it
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 ended the discriminatory practices against Black voters that were prevalent in many states.
How we got here: Louisiana’s redistricting case puts the Voting Rights Act on trial
Wednesday marked the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act being signed into law. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court started a timer on what some fear could be the demise of key provisions of the landmark civil rights legislation.
The Voting Rights Act is 60. It’s on ‘life support.’ What happens next?
A major case now before the U.S. Supreme Court has some fearing that this year's anniversary of the Voting Rights Act may be its last.
The importance of the Voting Rights Act for Indian Country
This 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act is not just a moment of commemoration but also an opportunity to recommit to foundational democratic principles, for every American.
'Mixed emotions': Civil rights pioneer reflects on 60th anniversary of Voting Rights Act
Wednesday marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act being signed into law. The act is designed to ensure ...
Sen. Alex Padilla introduces bills to expand voting rights access
Padilla, a California Democrat, also introduced the Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities of Translations in Elections, or ...
Protections of the Voting Rights Act are under threat as the law marks its 60th anniversary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wednesday is the 60th anniversary of the day President Lyndon Johnson made his way to the U.S. Capitol and, ...
'Voting rights gave you power:' The Voting Rights Act turns 60. Will its promise endure?
Civil rights activists fought for the Voting Rights Acts 60 years ago. Some worry the law's protections are now at risk.
N.J. activists call for new voter protections on 60th anniversary of Voting Rights Act
Larry Hamm and former Assemblyman Craig Stanley called for passage of state bills to counter what they view as voter ...
On 60th anniversary of Voting Rights Act, McClellan introduces bill to strengthen it
This week marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, landmark legislation that outlawed racist voter ...
Daily Briefing: The Voting Rights Act turns 60
On the sixtieth anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, a law that promised millions of Americans the power to vote, civil ...
The Voting Rights Act is turning 60. Civil rights marchers recall a hard-won struggle
Wednesday marks the 60th anniversary of the landmark legislation becoming law. Those at the epicenter of the fight for voting ...
Maryland voting rights groups welcome new Baltimore elections director
Maryland voting rights advocacy groups are optimistic about the change to the Baltimore City Board of Elections leadership ...